Steps to Graduate

Completing your graduate degree or certificate is a tremendous achievement. While some programs have additional expectations, here are the general requirements you will need to meet to complete your graduate program at UW-River Falls.

Summary of Graduation Requirements

Complete a minimum of 30 credits

Finish in Seven Years

Earn a "B" Average

Pass Your Exams

Request Graduation

Completion of Course Requirements

General course requirements for your program of study are described in the
Catalog web pages for your program. However, your individual degree plan that you create with your adviser will also be an important tool to track your progress in completing your degree. Your degree plan is on file in the
Registrar's Office.

Forms used to submit your research protocol for review are available at the appropriate web site.

Students should also be familiar with the university's
policy on use of copyrighted materials and make a good faith effort to obtain permission from the copyright owner. More information on copyright is available through the Library
web site.

Theses and research papers must adhere to guidelines for mandatory submission to
MINDS.

Graduate Examinations and Committee Review

A graduate committee will evaluate your thesis or research paper, conduct your oral comprehensive examination, or evaluate your written examination. The committee includes two faculty from your program and a third from a different program.

You will need to schedule a two-hour meeting with your graduate committee at least two weeks before your examination and no later than four weeks before the end of your last term. For an oral examination to be held in the summer, you must make arrangements during the spring semester. For more details, see
Scheduling Exams.

Additional Requirements for Teaching Licensure

If your graduate program of study includes either an initial teaching licensure or additional teaching certifications, you will have additional requirements to complete your program. The following links to the
College of Education and Professional Studies will provide additional information on these requirements.